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2025 ASPA Education Teacher Professional Development Workshops

All new content in 2025!

Building the capacity of specialist and classroom teachers is a focus for ASPA Education. As passionate educators, we believe in equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver vibrant and sustainable performing arts programs in their schools.

“Positive, inclusive and highly interactive! I walked away with a GIANT bags of tricks and amazing methodology to bring into my classrooms and choirs! Super grateful for today!”Ramona Ponting, Waverley Christian College

“The energy of the presenters and depth of topics covered was fabulous. Thank you for the inspiration.” – Briony McIntyre, Aspley State School

Start or Revive Your School Choir

Want to inspire your students to sing with glee? Our experienced staff will share simple and effective tricks of the trade to enable you to reinvigorate or launch a vibrant school choir that students will want to join.

Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers

Content:

  • Structuring warm ups for healthy singing, promoting team dynamics and developing focus
  • Selecting appropriate repertoire and sourcing materials
  • Conducting tips and leading groups in rehearsal
  • Introducing and developing part singing and harmony work
  • Learning two contrasting songs, including teaching ideas
  • Singing for pleasure
  • Connecting and networking with other passionate teachers

Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.

NESA Elective PD (Sydney only): With the recent changes to PD requirements, this workshop contributes 5 hours towards the annual requirement. This PD meets The Standard 6.2.2, 2.1.2 and 7.4.2 at the Proficient Teacher career stage. You will receive a certificate upon completion.

ADELAIDE

Friday March 7
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Mark Puddy

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BRISBANE

Friday February 28
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Indooroopilly
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Georgia Martin

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MELBOURNE

Friday February 28
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Hilary’s Anglican Church, Kew
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Mark Puddy and Sally Gawley

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PERTH

Friday March 7
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Subiaco
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Sarah Guillot

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SYDNEY

Friday March 7
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St John’s Anglican Church, North Ryde
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Laura Knowling

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Performing Arts Content Booster

Are you looking to boost or refresh your performing arts content? Let us re-stock your teacher tool-kit at this practical, hands on day where we will equip you with a wide range of resources that will engage students of all ages and abilities.

Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers, casual relief teachers and pre-service teachers

Content:

  • Music in the Classroom – greeting songs, transition songs, action songs and creative musical activities to engage students
  • Team Building Activities – fun and energising theatre-based activities designed to promote imagination, teamwork, focus and confidence
  • Movement Activities and Dance – warm up, stretch and learn a fun and easy dance routine to teach your class
  • Drama – engaging activities that lay the foundations for improvisation and characterisation

Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.

NESA Elective PD (Sydney only): With the recent changes to PD requirements, this workshop contributes 5 hours towards the annual requirement. This PD meets The Standard 6.2.2, 2.1.2 and 7.4.2 at the Proficient Teacher career stage. You will receive a certificate upon completion.

ADELAIDE

Friday May 23
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Emma van Kekem

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BRISBANE

Friday May 9
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Indooroopilly
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Kaitlin Evans and Lucy Flook

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MELBOURNE

Friday May 9
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Kew Scout Hall, Kew
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Jessica Huggett and Claire Warrillow

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PERTH

Friday May 16
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Subiaco
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Genevieve Ogilvie

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SYDNEY

Friday May 16
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St John’s Anglican Church, North Ryde
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Dale Pope and Jess Walsham

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Show-Stopping School Concerts

Do you want to put on a show that will blow your school community away, but don’t know where to start? Or do you have all the ideas ready to go but need a helping hand to bring your show or production to life? Whether you have a show in the works or are planning for next year, our Instructors are ready to help you make it happen.

Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers

Content:

  • Selecting content that fits your students, school community and budget
  • Engaging your school community in rehearsals and performances
  • Presenting your show or production creatively, including scripting, segues and other creative ideas
  • Running inclusive and effective auditions for singing, dancing and acting
  • Planning for success – logistics, budgeting, props, people power and more!
  • Learning of a song and adding simple yet effective choreography
  • Polishing for a performance
  • Connecting and networking to maximise learning with and from others

Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.

NESA Elective PD (Sydney only): With the recent changes to PD requirements, this workshop contributes 5 hours towards the annual requirement. This PD meets The Standard 6.2.2, 2.1.2 and 7.4.2 at the Proficient Teacher career stage. You will receive a certificate upon completion.

ADELAIDE

Friday August 8
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Lucy Shelton and Maddison Apacible

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BRISBANE

Friday August 1
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Indooroopilly
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Georgia Martin and Lucy Flook

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MELBOURNE

Friday August 1
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Kew Scout Hall, Kew
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Vicki King and Laura Aldous

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PERTH

Friday August 8
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Subiaco
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Sarah Guillot

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SYDNEY

Friday August 8
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St John’s Anglican Church, North Ryde
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Fiona Ulrick and Shelley Moore

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Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you are in good health before attending the workshop. Should you be unwell then we ask that you do not attend the workshop, and we will instead issue you with a full refund upon notification to aspaed@aspagroup.com.au

Duration

 

6 hours

 

 

Cost

 

$195 per workshop

 

 

Features

Practical ideas, activities and
routines for the classroom
Experienced facilitators
Supporting resource booklet

 

Outcomes

Learn skills that are readily
transferred to the classroom
Meet other teachers
Share ideas and experiences

 

  • Elinor CozensSouth Yarra Primary School
    “Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm! Great job - you've reminded me of the spirit needed and what is most helpful for the kids.”
  • Terry BeggsGeelong CRT Network
    "Wow, what a talented duo! Beautiful singers and talented presenters. I’ve been to hundreds of PDs and this rates right up there as most fun but also helpful."
  • Fiona BalthasarLilydale CRT Network
    "So glad I came! A thoroughly engaging PD jam packed with practical ideas for teaching a range of age groups."
  • Peter MurnaneTeacher at Black Rock PS
    "Fantastic organisation, infectious energy and the representation of how positive reinforcement and feedback can truly impact adults and teachers, let alone students. I'm a better teacher and person for attending this PD session today."